Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure inspire Ivory Coast ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure, two legendary players for Ivory Coast, are now watching the next generation as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ivory Coast is considered a sleeper team in a challenging group that includes Germany and Ecuador, alongside Curacao. The current squad features talented players, including Amad Diallo, who is not even a starter. Drogba and Toure had significant careers in Europe, with Drogba known for his scoring at Chelsea and Toure for his role in Manchester City's midfield. Both players remain influential figures in Ivorian football.
- •Drogba and Toure are pivotal figures in Ivory Coast football history.
- •Ivory Coast is in a difficult World Cup group with Germany and Ecuador.
- •Amad Diallo adds depth to a talented Ivorian squad.
- •Drogba and Toure both enjoyed successful club careers in Europe.
- •Toure is currently managing Slovan Bratislava.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure set Ivory Coast on path to being World Cup sleeper
"A couple of legends of the game now get to watch the next generation.
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